Fun, friends, and hockey

By Matt Romania

The thrilling sport of hockey has found fertile ground in Moorabool with local families invited to participate in a five-week junior hockey clinic.

Starting last week, this comes as part of Hockey Victoria’s new drive to break down barriers that have been causing a drop in junior hockey participation in outer suburban areas.

Dominique Bebbington, the Outer Suburban Growth Manager at Hockey Victoria, revealed this news to The Moorabool News.

“We are currently doing some targeted work in the Moorabool and Melton regions as part of our Outer Suburban Strategy,” she said.

This exciting initiative began with an Information Night at Darley Civic Hub Pavilion. Families were encouraged to get acquainted with the game, sparking interest in the creation of new local hockey associations.

“Following on from this, the team is out in primary schools within the region running free lunchtime hockey clinics,” Ms Bebbington said.

“And we’re running a free five-week hockey clinic at Mason’s Lane Reserve Bacchus Marsh. It started last week, but it’s not too late to join in.”

The Junior Hockey Clinic takes place every Wednesday in August from 5pm to 6pm at Mason’s Lane Reserve, Oval 1. Ms Bebbington and the Hockey Victoria team encourage everyone to “come down, have a hit and experience what hockey is all about – Fun, friends, and hockey!”

The program introduces children aged 6 to 12 to the sport’s equipment and fundamental skills through engaging games. For those wishing to continue their hockey journey, a Junior Hockey5s programme will be available at Bridge Road Hockey Ground, Melton in Term 4.

Ms Bebbington said the five-week hockey skills program will introduce kids to the sport in a fun-filled atmosphere.

“Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get involved in the local community and try something new!”